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A combination of animal model and patient studies reveals new possibilities to control glioma-related seizures and tumor growth.

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POT1 gene mutation predisposes to glioma and affects survival in a sex-specific manner

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021Cancer, Glioma, POT1, Research, tumor immune infliltration

Researchers found gender differences in murine glioma lacking the gene Pot1, including survival, immune response, telomere length and DNA markers.

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Brain tumors trigger silencing of neuronal activity

April 21, 2020May 1, 2020brain tumors, epilepsy, Glioma, glutamate dysregulation, inflammation, Research, seizures, slow depolarization

Sudden episodes of confusion and seizures often are the first signs of a malignant brain tumor. At Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Jeffrey Noebels, director

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Like a mastermind of its own destiny, glioma sets a stage that favors its own growth

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020brain tumor, Glioma, glypican, PIK3CA, Research, synaptic remodeling

“In some regards, glioma brain tumors exhibit Machiavellian behavior,” said Dr. Benjamin Deneen. Machiavellian, as in scheming and cunning, comes from the Italian philosopher Niccolò

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DNA loops matter for NFIA gene expression in brain tumors

December 7, 20173-D DNA loops, brain cancer, DNA architecture, DNA loops, enhancers, gene regulation, Glioma, NFIA, transcription factors

The nuclear factor I-A (NFIA) gene is important for both normal brain development and brain tumor growth. One way to discover paths that can lead

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Largest study of malignant brain tumors finds new genetic markers for two distinct glioma subtypes

May 5, 2017brain tumor, genetic markers, Genetics, glioblastoma, Glioma

In 2017, approximately 24,000 people will be diagnosed with malignant brain tumors and 17,000 will die from the disease in the United States. The most